While at Lorelei, Souma overhears two soldiers arguing about whether to side with or against the new king. Hakuya reviews the political situation concerning the neighboring lands with the king. Souma and Liscia discuss the nature of their engagement.
Now that you've told me this,
what do you expect me to do?
Ahora que me lo has dicho,
¿qué esperas que haga la respecto?
Agora que me disse isso,